Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre who will be operating a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes.
We are looking for a Senior Purchaser to join the Maintenance Teams support function on this brand new facility. As a Senior Purchaser (Technical Procurement Officer) you’ll be responsible for overseeing the Procurement function on site. This includes collaborating with the Plant Management Team to ensure that all operational purchases of services, materials and equipment will be made in line with the wider business processes.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Senior Purchaser you will be responsible for:
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Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with site and project requirements.
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Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, tenders, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
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Process purchase orders in line with agreed timelines, contracts, and procurement procedures.
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Collaborate with technical and management teams to define requirements and translate specifications into purchasing plans.
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Support demand planning and ensure procurement activities are communicated, approved, and processed correctly.
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Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, communication, and issue resolution.
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Maintain transparency of order status, managing delays, deviations, and escalations where required.
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Validate invoices against purchase orders and contracts, resolving discrepancies to ensure timely payment.
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Monitor spend, KPIs, and procurement data to support reporting, forecasting, and cost control.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement standards.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
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CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
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Demonstrable experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within a technical, engineering, or industrial environment.
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Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., energy, manufacturing, infrastructure) is advantageous.
Personal skills
The Senior Purchaser would suit someone with:
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Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.
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Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate into procurement requirements.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Analytical mindset with experience in data, KPIs, and reporting.
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Problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
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Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
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High attention to detail and commitment to compliance and accuracy.
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Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within a team.
Salary and benefits of the Senior Purchaser role
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Competitive salary
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Bonus Opportunity
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant
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